1778 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note Value

A 1778 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note. We catalogue this note from 2 documented examples, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.

Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.

1778 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note
Year
1778
Material
Paper

1778 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

17 \ 78 / MASSACHUSETTS STATE / Octor, 16 / Four shillings & six pence. / This Bill entitles the Bearer \ to receive Four shillings & six pence \ L.M. out of the Treasury of this \ State by the 18 of Octor. 1784 And \ shall be received for that sum \ in all payments Agreeable to \ an Act of said STATE / {Committee / 4/6 [x4] / FOUR & \ SIX PENCE [x2]

Codfish and pillars

Reverse

Four Shillings and six Pence. / BOSTON, October 1778.

Pine tree

Measured 1778 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note specimens

2 physically measured 1778 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1778 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1778 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note #1--12 hFriedberg.MA-265
1778 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note #2--12 hFriedberg.MA-265

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.